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About Mallory Shotwell


Mallory Shotwell is the former Founder and Director of Cultivate, an artist-run arts organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she led programs that supported nearly 10,000 students and 1000 artists through exhibitions, workshops, and community partnerships. Mallory’s curatorial and artistic practice focuses on creating spaces for dialogue and connection, integrating themes of resilience, care, and transformation.


Her professional experience spans curatorial leadership, arts education, and innovative programming, with a commitment to accessible and inclusive arts practices. Mallory has curated impactful exhibitions such as 'It Takes a Village' and 'Embodied Homescapes', emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and audience engagement. She is also a dedicated educator, having developed arts programming for all ages and designed workshops addressing creative resilience and storytelling.


Mallory is passionate about advancing the role of art in fostering connection, community, and cultural understanding. She is actively pursuing opportunities to lead transformative arts programming at the intersection of education, curation, and social engagement.


During her tenure, she authored over 200 articles for the Cultivate website, covering topics such as:

  • Art business strategies

  • Tips and resources for artists

  • The importance of art and art education


Her articles have been read in 176 countries and are integrated into college and high school curricula, showcasing their relevance and influence in the arts field.


Although Cultivate has since closed, Mallory continues to contribute new articles both on the Cultivate website and her personal website. She remains active as an arts administrator, curator, and artist, bringing years of experience to her work in supporting artists and advancing arts education.


For more about Mallory’s projects and practice, visit her website at www.malloryshotwell.com or follow her on Instagram at @malloryshotwell.

Mallory Shotwell

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Director of Cultivate

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